For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,645 students in Haywood County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC are Haywood Early College, Pisgah High School and Tuscola High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Haywood County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Haywood County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Haywood County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Pisgah High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Haywood County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Haywood Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
185 Freedlander Drive
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 565-4000
Grades: 9-13
| 173 students
Rank: #22.
Pisgah High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Black Bear Drive
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Canton, NC 28716
(828) 646-3440
Grades: 9-12
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
Tuscola High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
564 Tuscola School Rd
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2408
Grades: 9-12
| 907 students
Rank: #44.
Shining Rock Classical Academy
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2150 Russ Avenue
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 476-5150
Grades: K-9
| 543 students
Rank: #55.
Central Haywood High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3215 Broad Street
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-9944
Clyde, NC 28721
(828) 627-9944
Grades: 9-12
| 72 students
Haywood County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
62 Joy Lane
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Waynesville, NC 28786
(828) 456-2405
Grades: PK-5
| 248 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Haywood County, NC include Haywood Early College, Pisgah High School and Tuscola High School.
How many public high schools are located in Haywood County, NC?
5 public high schools are located in Haywood County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Haywood County, NC?
Haywood County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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